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endodermal

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Relating to the inner cell layer in plant roots and stems that controls water and nutrient flow

adjective
/ˌɛndəˈdɜrməl/

Specialized

: endodérmico

The endodermal layer plays a crucial role in regulating water and nutrient uptake in plant roots.

Examples

A clear endodermal boundary was visible under the microscope in the root cross-section.
Researchers observed changes in endodermal cells after exposing the plants to different soil conditions.
The endodermal layer plays a crucial role in nutrient absorption.
Plants with healthy endodermal tissues thrive better.
The endodermal layer plays a crucial role in regulating water and nutrient uptake in plant roots.
Researchers observed changes in endodermal cells after exposing the plants to different soil conditions.
A clear endodermal boundary was visible under the microscope in the root cross-section.

Surface Forms

endodermal positive

Morphology

endodermal = endoderm (semi-transparent) = endo + derm + al

The form is built from the same biological base 'endoderm' plus '-al', though the plant-anatomy sense is domain-specific.

Etymology

Endodermal comes from Greek parts endo- 'within' and derm 'skin', so it means 'inner skin'. That's why endodermal is used for the inner cell layer in plant roots and stems that helps control water and nutrient flow.